Chemistry

Bachelor's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX

CIP 40.05

$31,573Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,673Median earnings 4 years after
$68,194Median earnings 5 years after
$27,487Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at Texas Tech University earn a median of $31,573 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,120 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,307–$84,018). Median debt is $27,487, about 87% of first-year earnings.

Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Houston
Houston
$50,717$12,500
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$49,462$18,488
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$48,783$20,532
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$43,940$23,874
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$43,383$17,794
Texas State University
San Marcos
$42,897$27,000
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$40,700$19,969
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$38,954—
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$38,919$22,750
University of North Texas
Denton
$38,006$23,250
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
$22,913$10,837

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Texas Tech University make?

The median salary is $31,573 one year after graduation and $68,194 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,487.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.